How to Say "Behavior" in Spanish

proceder

/pɾoθeˈdeɾ/masculine

The English word "behavior" can be translated into Spanish as proceder. Wiktionary also lists comporte.

Meaning: way an animal or human behaves or acts (noun)

Ways to say it

“behavior” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA	Note
proceder	/pɾoθeˈdeɾ/ /pɾoseˈdeɾ/	masculine
comporte	/komˈpoɾte/	masculine

This term refers to the way an animal or human behaves or acts.

/pɾoθeˈdeɾ/

The root of comporte comes from the Latin 'portare', meaning 'to carry'. This suggests that behavior is viewed as the way one 'carries' themselves.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, buen proceder can refer specifically to a person's moral integrity or reputation rather than just their outward manners.
The Spanish word proceder is a cognate of the English word 'procedure'. Both come from the Latin 'procedere', meaning to move forward or advance.

Su comportamiento durante la conferencia fue ejemplar.
His/her behavior during the conference was exemplary.
Tuviste una excelente conducta en el trabajo hoy.
You had excellent conduct at work today.
No te portes mal en la escuela, por favor.
Don't behave badly at school, please.
Me gusta tu manera de actuar frente a los problemas.
I like your way of acting in the face of problems.
Su proceder fue muy profesional.
His behavior was very professional.
No me gusta su proceder con los clientes.
I don't like his behavior with the clients.

Two colleagues are discussing a coworker's actions.

Elena

Daniel, ¿viste el proceder de Luis ayer?
Daniel, did you see Luis's behavior yesterday?
Daniel

Sí, Elena, fue muy grosero con todos.
Yes, Elena, he was very rude to everyone.
Elena

No me parece correcto ese proceder.
I don't think that behavior is correct.
Daniel

Tienes razón, debemos hablar con el jefe.
You are right, we should talk to the boss.

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